I want to feel an entertainment that’s comforting. When you’ve had a rough week, that’s not too much to ask, right? I mean, comics can do that so easily. Thirty-odd pages is just enough to pick you up by giving you a taste of the full story and over time; …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 08/14/2019
There are big things in the world, bigger than you or me, but the question is: where do we fit in all of it? Luckily, the fluidity of the comic medium allows us to explore these concepts. Yeah – I know, it seems like a bit of an exaggeration, but …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – DOUBLE-SIZED EDITION – 12/27/2017
Another satisfying Christmas has passed and I find that this is the time for reflection of the past year’s events. What have I done, I suppose, if I were to quote John Lennon. I’m pretty pleased with the way that this column has shaped. We’ve covered a lot of titles, …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 10/21/2015
Comics and sports are very similar with regards to the enthusiasts who follow them. True. That’s why you see sporting memorabilia sold at the same events where comic collectors can be found obsessing over their “got-its” and “need-its” to fill the holes in their collections. Whether it’s trading cards or …
Read More »Captain Kirk’s Weekly Comic Review – 10/14/2015
Well, the city of Toronto is ecstatic with the Blue Jays’ victory over the Texas Rangers tonight. I don’t purport to be any sort of Baseball fan but I am a fan of Toronto. This city has so much to offer the world. As we’ve seen tonight, a major baseball …
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